
London will be laced with an extra layer of vibrancy this weekend, as the annual Pride in London festivities take over the capital. From striding through the city for the humongous parade to exclusive parties to celebrate Pride Month, there’s so much going on this weekend, but nothing beats the fabulously free entertainment on offer throughout the city centre.
From Trafalgar Square to the streets of Soho, several stages will be playing host to an array of dazzling entertainment, transforming the city into a fabulously free festival. Taking place this Saturday (June 29) Expect the best from the West End, London’s drag royalty, pop perfection, plus so much more.
What’s even better, Pride in London have just announced that the headliner of their humongous Trafalgar Square stage is the multi-platinum hitmaker and 4x Grammy-nominated pop sensation Bebe Rexha. Bebe joins an incredible artist line-up which brings together LGBTQ+ icons, activists, diverse voices and sensational performers.
Headliners and performers:
Six stages will be dotted around the city centre, each with its own distinctive vibe, providing total immersion in the incredible artistry on offer. Here’s some information on each location and who you can expect to be taking the stage.
- Trafalgar Square: The main stage of Pride in London and the epicentre of festivities in London, headliners include pop princess Bebe Rexha, RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Ginger Johnson, drag legends Drag Syndrome, X Factor star Janice Robinson, Jaguar and even the stars of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, plus many more surprises.
- Leicester Square: A stage dedicated to LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary individuals, with performers including Blusher, Faye Meana, Miri, and many more.
- Golden Square: Known as the ‘World Stage’, expect a diverse array of artists and performers including Cocoa Butter Club, Donnie Sunshine, and TryB.
- Dean Street: For drag and cabaret, head to this beloved stage in the heart of Soho, also featuring Drag Race winner Ginger Johnson, as well as other incredible local kings, queens, and cabaret performers.
- Soho Square: Dedicated space for trans artists and queer performers, including a takeover from new LGBTQ+ venue The Divine, as well as performances from Princess Julia, Haus of Dons, and more.
- Family Area: Celebrate Pride as a family with this inclusive area for all ages, featuring both performances and activities throughout the day.
Each stage will have different hosts and speakers throughout the day, and this is just a slice of the fantastic line-up on offer. The Trafalgar Square stage will be hosted by Will Njobvu and Asifa Lahore, will also include talks from the likes of Hallie Clarke, Jake & Hannah Graf, Nancy Kelley and the charity Switchboard. To check out all the performers, and information on each stage, click here to visit the Pride in London website.
This year’s Pride in London theme
Every year, Pride in London has a different theme that celebrates and honours a certain aspect of the LGBTQIA+ community. This year’s theme is We Are Everywhere, showcasing the power of solidarity, as well as standing up for fundamental rights at a time when the community, and particularly our trans and non-binary siblings, are under constant attack.
So, if you’re planning on heading to Pride in London this Saturday, be sure to use the hashtag #WeAreEverywhere, and check out all the incredible queer performers taking over the stages across the West End. For more inspiration, including the best LGBTQ+ bars and other Pride happenings, check out more of our Pride content below:
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